WILTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of CoatOSil(a) Y-15790 and Y-15791 wetting agents; they are surfactants that are not based on fluorine and they offer high performance flow, leveling, spreading and wetting capabilities over a wider pH range for coatings and ink formulators. The new wetting agents are highly effective at low loading levels and have broad applicability in architecture, printing, floor coatings and the coatings used in the automotive industry.
Excellent candidates for use in polyurethane, acrylic, epoxy and polyester resin-based systems, CoatOSil Y-15790 and Y-15791 wetting agents produce exceptional performance in water-based formulations with pH levels from 6 to as high as 11. This surpasses the earlier generation of high-performance CoatOSil wetting agents, which possess a much more limited effective pH range.
"CoatOSil Y-15790 and Y-15791 wetting agents give coatings and ink formulators a new level of versatility in their operations, while also helping them avoid materials that may have less favorable environmental impact," said Martin Wusik, global marketing manager, GE Advanced Materials. "These new CoatOSil products maintain their functionality in the alkaline pH ranges common to water-based formulations, as well as in solventborne coatings."
In tests of waterborne coatings, CoatOSil Y-15790 and Y-15791 deliver improved gloss and also help eliminate common printing defects (such as dewetting) that can occur when a coating is used on a difficult to wet or contaminated substrate, for instance.
CoatOSil Y-15790 wetting agent is most stable between pH of 6 to 11, while CoatOSil Y-15791 wetting agent's most effective pH range is from 6 to 8.
To find out more about CoatOSil Y-15790 and Y-15791 wetting agents, please call 800.295.2392 in North America (+607.786.8131 everywhere else) or visit www.ge.com/silicones. Please visit us in booth 523 at the International Coatings Exposition in New Orleans, November 1-3, 2006.
About GE - Advanced Materials
The Advanced Materials business of General Electric Company is part of the Industrial business group and is headquartered in Wilton, Conn. Comprised of Silicones and Quartz, GE - Advanced Materials is a global leader in providing a range of high-technology materials solutions. The GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones' portfolio includes silicone-based products and technology platforms, silanes, sealants and adhesives. The Quartz portfolio includes high-purity fused quartz and ceramics materials. These materials solutions are used as springboards for innovation in hundreds of consumer and industrial applications ranging from car engines and integrated circuits to biomedical devices and cosmetics. Industries served include aerospace, agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction, electronics, furniture and furnishings, healthcare, home care, industrial, lighting, packaging, personal care, plastics, semiconductor, telecommunications, tire, transportation, and water purification. As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Games, GE is the exclusive provider of a wide range of innovative products and services that are integral to a successful Games. Experience more at www.ge.com/advancedmaterials.
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